Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-810

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PM1 versus Olympus TG-810, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TG-810 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was released 4 months after the TG-810 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the E-PM1 scores vs the TG-810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Olympus TG-810. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Olympus TG-810 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Olympus TG-810 has proportions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the TG-810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and TG-810 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PM1 and TG-810.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The E-PM1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-810 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.